Kids

Candy Experiments

Want to be a candy scientist? Try these experiments to unwrap the secrets lurking inside sticky, sweet, and colorful treats. These are perfect for science fair projects, but be sure to get adult help when the experiment uses the microwave. Melted candy is hot!

You know there are artificial colors in your candy, but how do they make something brown or purple? Just like you do when you mix paints in art class. Try Color Separation to extract the different dyes in candy.

Here's another chance to explore the colors of candy. In this experiment, you'll dye water using different colored Skittles. Then, thanks to something called "density," you can create a liquid Density Rainbow!